Updates
Fall 2026 Campaign!
Hello! STAC would like to thank you for your generous support during our Fall 2021 campaign and would like to say that we are back and better than ever with another crowdfunding campaign. We would love to have your support again during our current 2026 campaign!
What We've Accomplished since 2021
Thanks to your support, we have made a lot of progress since 2021. Here are some highlights:
Approaching Flight Milestones: We are preparing for two major launches this year! We have worked hard over the past few years, and now QubeSat, which will qualify a quantum gyroscope in low-Earth orbit, and TIME II (The Interstellar Microgravity Experiment), which will evaluate antibiotic resistance in microgravity, are launching this upcoming spring!
New Projects: We expanded our project line-up with Biopharm, developing space bioengineering solutions to safeguard astronaut health, and Lunar Hopper, designing a jumping robot to traverse extreme lunar terrain.
Ideation & External Growth: With two projects launching soon, we established a dedicated ideation team to come up with new ideas for STAC to pursue! We also launched our External Partnerships Committee last year, which connects with corporate sponsors, hosts guest speakers and workshops, and helps our members get recruited for internships and full-time positions.
Why We’re Fundraising Again
To bring our projects across the finish line and continue developing our other projects, we have launched our 2026 Crowdfunding Campaign. Reaching our campaign goal directly funds:
Manufacturing & Hardware ($1,500): Makerspace access, flight-grade materials, and avionics to survive launch and harsh space environments.
BSL-2 Wet Lab Access & Bio Supplies ($750): Specialized facility rental, bacterial strains, and reagents essential for the biological payloads on TIME II and Biopharm.
STEM Community Outreach ($250): Hands-on engineering workshops and mentorship events for local students.
Every dollar raised goes straight to mission-critical hardware, wet lab resources, and professional development! We would be deeply grateful if you would consider renewing your support or sharing our campaign with your network. No amount is too small or too great!
Donate to the 2026 STAC Crowdfunding Campaign!
Thank you,
STAC (Space Technologies at Cal)
$10
Name on TIME II Flashdrive
Get your name and a tweet-lengthed message uploaded to the onboard computer of our TIME II Payload that will be sent up to space!
$30
STAC Swag Pack
A special thank you kit full of STAC stickers and a mission patch will be sent to you, as well as a shout out on the STAC website! You'll also get your name and a message uploaded to the onboard computer of our TIME II that will be sent up to space! (Swag pack is limited to US donors due to shipping costs).
$100
Custom STAC Keychain
Get a STAC keychain! We will make and ship you an awesome custom piece of STAC merchandise. You will also receive all the perks below this tier! (Only US donors due to shipping costs).
$250
Your Name Engraved on TIME II
Have your name flown to SPACE with an engraving on our TIME II mission! You will also receive all the perks below this tier!
$500
Invite to HAB Launch Party
You will get a special invite to our next High Altitude Balloon Launch! You will also receive all the perks below this tier!
$1,500
Payload Space on HAB
Through this perk you will be able to use a 3"x3"x3" space on HAB for experimentation or anything you desire. This exclusive opportunity is perfect for high altitude experimentation or whatever you choose. You will also receive all the perks below this tier!
$3,000
Name the TIME II Payload
You can name the TIME II Payload that will be launched into space! You will also receive all the perks below this tier!
